For a deeper citrus flavor, I like to marinade my beef in the orange juice before stir-frying it. This ginger-orange beef stir-fry itself, takes mere minutes to cook.
Course
Main Course
Category
Asian
Prep Time30minutes
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time45minutes
Servings4
AutorElle
Ingredients
450glean beef sirloin,rump or tenderloin, cut into thin strips (preferably organic)
finely grated rind from one organic orange
freshly squeezed juice of two oranges
2tablespoonssoy sauce
1tablespoongrated ginger
2teaspoonssesame oil
2large carrots,cut into thin strips
4green onions,thinly sliced
Chinese noodles, rice noodles or steamed rice, to serve
toasted sesame seeds,as garnish (optional)
Method
In a medium bowl, combine the beef strips with the orange rind and juice. Cover and leave to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, stirring from time to time.
Drain the orange marinade from the beef and set aside. Add the soya sauce and ginger and stir to combine.
Heat the sesame oil in a wok or large skillet. When hot, add the beef strips and stir fry for one minute until they are lightly colored. Add the carrot strips and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the sliced green onions and the reserved marinade, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is boiling. Serve over noodles or steamed rice.